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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graeme Symons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dearborn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symons misses with a straight left.
Symons throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Dearborn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Dearborn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Dearborn unleashes a big counter combination but Symons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dearborn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dearborn lands a head kick!
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
Symons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Symons moves away from the strike by Dearborn.
Dearborn throws out a leg kick but Symons moves out of range and Dearborn only half commits.
Symons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dearborn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dearborn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Symons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dearborn misses the shot to the body.
Symons throws a leg kick but Dearborn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Symons wants to clinch up but Dearborn keeps it at a distance.
Dearborn looks to land a left hand but Symons moved out of range nicely.
Symons throws a big counter combination but Dearborn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Will Dearborn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dearborn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dearborn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn moves out of range of the strikes.
Dearborn jabs Symons right on the nose. Symons blinks but takes it well.
Dearborn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dearborn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dearborn manages to avoid it.
Symons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Symons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dearborn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dearborn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Symons throws a body punch but Dearborn moves out of range.
Symons lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symons. Dearborn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dearborn slips a straight right by Symons.
Dearborn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dearborn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Symons punishes Dearborn's body with a nice straight punch.
Symons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dearborn throws a solid leg kick but Symons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dearborn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons avoids a kick to the body.
Dearborn misses with a left hand
and Symons counters with a left to the body.
Symons misses with a hook.
Symons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dearborn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Symons will feel that in the morning.
Dearborn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dearborn throws a sloppy head kick and Symons moves out of range easily.
Dearborn connects with a solid leg kick.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses.
Symons scores with a decent looking hook.
Dearborn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dearborn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Symons is out of range and Dearborn settles back down.
Symons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dearborn scoring well with a low kick there.
Dearborn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
Symons swings for the body but Dearborn moves out of range.
Dearborn throws a nice head kick!
Symons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symons lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dearborn stuns Symons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dearborn misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dearborn.
Dearborn doesn't manage to clinch there - Symons circles away.
Dearborn misses with a low kick.
Dearborn moves forwards but Symons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Symons avoids the body shot from Dearborn.
Symons is looking to wear down Dearborn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dearborn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dearborn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Symons.
Dearborn looks to throw the jab but Symons is out of range.
Symons ducks under a wild hook from Dearborn.
Symons throws a big shot that misses.
Symons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dearborn.
Dearborn staying out of range there.
Dearborn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dearborn darts in and clinches Symons up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
Dearborn is trying to maintain a safe position but Symons gets an underhook and turns Dearborn into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Symons.
Dearborn working aggressively here.
Dearborn stalling in the clinch but Symons improves position.
Symons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dearborn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dearborn pushes off an throws an elbow but Symons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dearborn looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Dearborn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dearborn throws a punch but it's blocked by Symons.
Symons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dearborn backwards.
Symons lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Symons misses with a punch to the body.
Symons pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dearborn effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Dearborn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Symons misses with a straight left.
Dearborn wants to counter the offense by Symons and move into the clinch position.
Dearborn lands a front kick.
Symons keeps the fight on the outside.
Dearborn swings for the body but Symons moves out of range.
Symons throws a looping overhand right but Dearborn ducks down to avoid it.
Dearborn throws an overhand right that lands on Symons's shoulder, as Symons tries to avoid the shot.
Symons looks to land a right hand but Dearborn moved out of range.
Dearborn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Symons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dearborn.
Dearborn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Symons slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons throws a looping overhand right but Dearborn ducks down to avoid it.
Symons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dearborn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Symons lands a jab-cross combination.
Symons just misses with a punch to the body.
Symons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dearborn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons takes a swing at Dearborn's ribcage but misses.
Dearborn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Symons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Symons moves into range and connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Symons blocks the low kick.
Dearborn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dearborn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Symons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Symons misses with a hook. Dearborn ducked under it nicely.
Dearborn throws a hook to the side of Symons's head but Symons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Symons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Symons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symons checks the leg kick.
Symons on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Symons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dearborn.
Dearborn throws a fast counter high kick but Symons manages to duck under it in time.
Symons avoids the body shot from Dearborn.
Symons throws a solid leg kick but Dearborn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Symons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symons. Dearborn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Dearborn.
Symons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Symons there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dearborn punishes Symons's body with a nice straight punch.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dearborn manages to avoid it.
Dearborn looks for the body kick but Symons saw that one coming.
Symons throws out a loose jab but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dearborn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symons scores with a shot to the body.
Symons connects with a right hand. Dearborn shakes it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dearborn, right into the meat.
Dearborn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Symons. Symons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Symons swings for the body but Dearborn moves out of range.
Will Dearborn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Symons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dearborn to score with a decent uppercut.
Will Dearborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dearborn tries a head kick but it misses.
Symons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Symons blocks the leg kick.
Symons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dearborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Dearborn.
Dearborn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Symons with a hook.
Symons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Symons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dearborn counters by moving into the clinch.
Symons has Dearborn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dearborn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dearborn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Dearborn.
Symons lands a hook that snaps the head of Dearborn backwards.
Symons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dearborn lands a nice uppercut.
Dearborn just leaning against Symons, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Symons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dearborn up against the cage.
Symons tightens his grip and picks Dearborn up, before dumping him to the ground. Dearborn manages to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dearborn is trying to control the position but Symons postures up.
Dearborn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Symons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dearborn's head.
Dearborn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Symons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dearborn's head.
Symons postures up in Dearborn's guard and throws a big left but Dearborn blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Symons's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Symons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Symons lands a couple of digs.
Dearborn is trying to control the position but Symons postures up.
Dearborn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dearborn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Symons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Graeme Symons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Symons keeps the fight on the outside.
Dearborn misses with a two punch combination.
Dearborn misses with a hook.
Symons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Symons misses with a body shot.
Symons throws a lazy right hand but Dearborn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dearborn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Symons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dearborn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dearborn checks a low kick from Symons.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dearborn manages to avoid it.
Symons looks to throw the jab but Dearborn is out of range.
Dearborn connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dearborn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dearborn duly obliges.
Dearborn avoids the body shot from Symons.
Symons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dearborn.
Dearborn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dearborn looks to land a right hand but Symons moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons takes a swing at Dearborn's ribcage but misses.
Symons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dearborn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dearborn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dearborn manages to avoid it.
Dearborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symons.
Symons connects with a looping right hand.
Symons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Symons slips a straight right by Dearborn.
Symons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dearborn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Symons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Symons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dearborn.
Dearborn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dearborn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons throws a lazy right hand but Dearborn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dearborn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Symons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dearborn misses with a looping left.
Symons lands a nice looking body shot.
Dearborn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dearborn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dearborn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dearborn moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symons. Dearborn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Symons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Symons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dearborn counters with an inside leg kick.
Dearborn tries to move into range but Symons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Symons walks into a stiff left hand from Dearborn.
Dearborn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Symons blocks the low kick.
Dearborn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dearborn lands a leg kick that knocks Symons off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons lands the left hand.
Dearborn misses with a body shot
and Symons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Symons walks into a left hand.
Symons misses with a body shot.
Dearborn moves into the clinch successfully.
Dearborn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
Dearborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dearborn lands a shot to the body.
Dearborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Symons gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dearborn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Symons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons throwing strikes from guard but Dearborn blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn controlling the position.
Dearborn working a defensive guard but Symons manages to pass into side control anyway.
Symons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dearborn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Symons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Symons just content to control the position.
Graeme Symons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Symons in side control, throwing shots but Dearborn defends.
Symons in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dearborn can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Graeme Symons.
I think Symons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Graeme Symons!
Graeme Symons decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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